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| Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) |
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Definition
| regulated by EPA/OSHA/State/Local Agencies |
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| Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): |
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| standard that sets the number of asbestos fibers a worker can be exposed to. |
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| National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) |
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Definition
| an EPA regulation that dictates requirement of ACM removal before remodel/demo in order to prevent significant asbestos release into the air. |
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| Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act (AHERA) |
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Definition
| an EPA regulation that handles asbestos found in K-12 schools, and requires that all facilities be inspected to determine the presence and amount of asbestos |
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Term
| The three most common types of asbestos found in buildings |
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Definition
• Chrysotile: white asbestos, accounts for about 95% of asbestos found
• Amosite: brown asbestos
• Crocidolite: blue asbestos |
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Term
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Definition
| toxic material once used in paint and other household products, found in air from industrial sources, and in drinking water from plumbing materials. |
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| Original Uses for Asbestos |
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Definition
| spray fireproofing, sound proofing, pipe insulation, floor/ ceiling tiles, mastic, etc. |
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Term
| How to positively identify asbestos? |
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Definition
| Laboratory analysis is the only way to positively identify asbestos |
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Term
| Who is responsible for cost of asbestos identification and removal? |
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Definition
| Owner is responsible for cost to identify and remove asbestos |
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| Methods to minimize/contain asbestos fibers during removal: |
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Definition
• Wet methods
• HEPA vacuuming
• Area isolation
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Avoid sawing, sanding and drilling |
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| Methods to minimize/contain lead during removal: |
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Definition
• If disturbing more than 6 sf of lead paint in homes, child care facilities, or a school built before 1978, the work must be done by contractors certified by the EPA to follow procedures for safe removal
• Contain work area
• Minimize dust
• Clean up thoroughly |
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